Mbappé is emerging as the next generational talent with a faster peak at Real Madrid, while Ronaldo remains a legendary figure with 20+ years of elite performance. In their first 90 games at Real Madrid, Mbappé has demonstrated superior overall output, though Ronaldo's longevity and competitive drive remain unmatched.
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Choose Ronaldo if you value proven legacy, longevity, and all-time competitive greatness—he remains football's most decorated player with 34 major titles. Choose Mbappé if you want to watch the future of football unfold with a generational talent at his athletic prime, delivering superior statistical output at his current club and positioning himself as the sport's next dominant force.
Compare Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé
Portuguese forward with 890+ career goals, 5 Champions League titles, and peak scoring consistency across 5 elite clubs
French forward renowned for explosive pace, clinical finishing, and consistent goal-scoring output.
Cristiano Ronaldo vs Kylian Mbappé — Comparison Data
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As of 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo has the superior career accomplishments — 5 Ballon d'Or awards, 5 UEFA Champions League titles, and 135+ international goals (world record). Mbappé is younger (27 vs. 41), at the start of what analysts expect to be his peak years at Real Madrid, and is arguably the more complete player for the current era given his pace, versatility, and clinical finishing. Whether Mbappé's career total accomplishments will match or exceed Ronaldo's depends on the next 6-8 years of his peak. For current form in elite European competition, Mbappé is the comparison winner.
Kylian Mbappé was born on December 20, 1998. He was 27 years old as of 2026 and is in what most analysts consider the opening phase of his peak years. He won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France at age 19 — becoming one of the youngest players to score in a World Cup final. He joined Real Madrid on a free transfer in 2024 from Paris Saint-Germain.
How many goals has Ronaldo scored in his career?
Cristiano Ronaldo has scored 900+ career goals combining club and international football — making him the highest scoring male footballer in history by total goals. His international record for Portugal stands at 135+ goals (the world record for international goals in men's football). He scored 450+ goals for Real Madrid alone. At Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League (2023-present), he has continued adding to his total, though at a lower competitive level than European football.
Yes. Kylian Mbappé won the 2018 FIFA World Cup with France, scoring 4 goals in the tournament including one in the final against Croatia (France won 4-2). He became the second teenager in history to score in a World Cup final, after Pelé (1958). Mbappé has been a key figure in subsequent French national team campaigns including the 2022 World Cup, where he scored a hat-trick in the final (France lost 4-2 to Argentina on penalties) — the first player to score a World Cup final hat-trick since Geoff Hurst in 1966.
Mbappé is faster. Mbappé's top speed has been measured at approximately 38 km/h (23.6 mph), among the fastest ever recorded in professional football. Cristiano Ronaldo at his peak (late 2000s-2010s) was also exceptionally quick — top speeds around 34-35 km/h — and was considered one of the faster players in world football during his Real Madrid years. In their current careers, Mbappé's pace advantage is unambiguous: at 27, he retains explosive acceleration and top speed that made him exceptional at PSG, while Ronaldo at 40+ naturally no longer competes at that sprint level.